Keyser Söze
Ingredients
- 3⁄4 oz Cognac
- 3⁄4 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 3⁄4 oz Gentian liqueur
- 3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
- 1⁄2 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Keyser Söze contains 192 calories
History:
Keyser Söze is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the 1995 film The Usual Suspects, while Suze, spelt with a 'u', is the bittersweet gentian flavoured liqueur and main protagonist in this cocktail.
Review:
Gin and cognac sit surprisingly well together as base ingredients with gentian and citrus freshness.
